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Research of the Week Giving experiences as gifts rather than things fosters better relationships. Caffeine causes brain entropy (thankfully). A new blood test might identify Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear. Consistent meditation training may lead to enduring improvements in sustained focus and response inhibition. Sitting might not be great for your brain, either. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 235: Paul Robinson: Host Elle...

Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / MNPhotoStudios / GettyTHE QUESTION:  I’m trying to add serious size this year. Should I follow a full-body or split-body-part routine? THE ANSWER: As a general rule, full-body routines work amazing for beginners and for people tight on time—they’re short and effective. Plus, focusing on full-body, compound movements—like deadlifts, pullups, bench presses, squats, and...

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. Soil is so hot right now, why and how to eat more seaweed, and new dangers of canned foods. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us! Too busy to read them all? Try this awesome free speed reading...

Luca Teuchmann / GettyArnold Schwarzenegger may have undergone an emergency open-heart surgery just two weeks ago, but the Austrian Oak won't stay down for long. Schwarzenegger was initially undergoing a procedure "to replace a pulmonic valve that was originally replaced due to a congenital heart defect in 1997," TMZ reported. He chose to have the valve...

It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep...

We’ve recently recorded some POWERFUL podcast eps with women who have recovered from eating disorders. And, man, their stories are intense. And maybe the scariest part is that eating disorders, orthorexia, compulsive exercise and body dysmorphia are all on the rise … everywhere. It’s dangerous — seriously life threatening. In the upcoming pod eps you’ll...

Real talk: Whether you’re a fitness model, stay-at-home mom or business person, “dieting” isn’t easy for anyone — especially in America! We’re bombarded by billboards, television ads and flashing lights on the street. How can we stay true to eating healthy with so many options for delicious food? I’m here to tell you that if...

Travis RathboneTHE QUESTION: What are the best breakfast meals to prep ahead of time? The ANSWER: Mini bagel sandwiches topped with ham, cheese, and egg can be made in advance, frozen, and then reheated. Overnight oats or two hard-boiled eggs sliced on a piece of toast provide macronutrient balance. Lastly, think leftovers—a grilled chicken sandwich is great...